Biolumineszenz
dieNounbioluminescence
English translations
- 01
bioluminescence
Word details
- German meaning
- Biolumineszenz ist die Fähigkeit von Lebewesen, Licht zu erzeugen und auszustrahlen, oft durch chemische Reaktionen.
- English meaning
- Bioluminescence is the ability of living organisms to produce and emit light, often through chemical reactions.
- Synonym
- Kaltes Licht
- German example
- Viele Tiefseefische nutzen Biolumineszenz zur Jagd oder zur Kommunikation.
- English example
- Many deep-sea fish use bioluminescence for hunting or communication.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Biolumineszenz
- Plural Form
- die Biolumineszenzen
Related words
- Glühwürmchen
firefly
- Leuchtkäfer
Firefly
- Johanniskäfer
A Johanniskäfer, also known as a firefly, is a nocturnal beetle that can produce light through bioluminescence.
Example sentences with “Biolumineszenz”
Die Biolumineszenz einiger Tiefseefische ist faszinierend. (The bioluminescence of some deep-sea fish is fascinating.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Biolumineszenz feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die). The plural is 'die Biolumineszenzen'.